Packing Lists for Camping
adapted from REI

  Items listed in bold red can be rented through Take Me Camping and items in bold blue can be purchased through us. When we set up your campsite for you, all items are brought to your reserved site and set up/organized. After set up, tents are locked until your arrival.

Is something missing from this list? Let us know!

Campsite

• Tent (and tarp or footprint, stakes)

• Sleeping bags

• Sleeping pads or cots

• Pillow

• Headlamps or flashlights and lanterns (with extra batteries)

• Camp chairs

• Camp table (if no picnic table)

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Optional:​

• Hammock

• Firewood sourced near campsite

• Starter wood

• Lighters/matches

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Tools & Repair Items

• Multi-tool

• Duct tape

• Extra cord

• Mallet or hammer (for hammering tent stakes)

• Saw or axe (for cutting firewood)

 

Kitchen

Many campgrounds have drinkable water. If not, bring your own, or be prepared to treat water if there’s a water source. 

• Stove and fuel

• Matches/light/firestarter

• Cook pots (and pot holder)

• Frying pan

• Kettle

• Eating utensils

• Cooking utensils

• Bottle opener, can opener, corkscrew

• Sharp knife

• Plates/bowls

• Mugs/cups

• Cutting board

• Cooler and Ice or ice substitute

• Camp sink or wash bins

• Biodegradable soap

• Pot scrubber/sponge(s)

• Gallon water

• Trash/recycling bags

• Dish towel

• Large, clear plastic bins to store kitchen gear

 

Campsite Extras

Most of the following items are optional, though depending on how remote your campsite is, navigation tools such as a map, compass and/or GPS may be required (for more info, read about the Ten Essentials).

 

• Solar and portable power

• Waterproof rain storage unit (portable shed)

• Binoculars

• Navigation tools

• Field guides (flowers, insects)

• Star chart/night-sky identifier

• Book/reading material

• Notebook and pen/pencil

• Music player with headphones

• Games and toys

• Dog gear

• Dry bags, stuff sacks or clear plastic bins to store items

 

Clothing & Footwear

• Moisture-wicking underwear

• Moisture-wicking T-shirts

• Quick-drying pants/shorts

• Long-sleeve shirts (for sun, bugs)

• Lightweight fleece or jacket

• Boots or shoes suited to terrain

• Socks (synthetic or wool)

• Sleepwear

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Additional items for rainy and/or cold weather:

• Rainwear (jacket and pants)

• Long underwear

• Warm insulated jacket or vest

• Fleece pants

• Gloves or mittens

• Warm hat

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Optional:

• Swimsuits

• Water sandals

• In-camp sandals or booties

• Bandanas

 

Health & Hygiene

• Toilet paper

• Hand sanitizer

• Toothbrush and toothpaste

• Toiletry kit

• Quick-dry towel

• Menstrual products

• Prescription medications

• First-aid kit or first-aid supplies (see First-Aid Checklist)

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Sun and bug protection:

• Sunscreen

• Sunglasses (and sunglasses straps)

• Sun hat

• Lip balm

• Insect repellent

• Citronella candle

• Insect repellent device

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Optional:

• Urinary products

• Sanitation trowel (if no toilets)

• Baby wipes

• Alcohol or antiseptic wipes

• Mirror

• Brush/comb

• Cosmetics

• Spare eyeglasses/contact lens supplies

• Eyeshades

• Earplugs

• Portable camp shower

 

Personal Items

• Credit card and/or cash

• ID

• Cellphone

• Campsite reservation confirmation (if required)*

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Food

• If you don't know where to start with campsite cooking, send us a message. We offer easy ideas, packaged meals, catered camping and more.

• S'mores